on hold
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Chari believes her dream of a doctorate may have to be put on hold while she pursues a career - and a salary - in banking.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“This was premised on a convergence in U.S. rates with those abroad as the Fed remained on hold and other central banks caught up,” said the Morgan Stanley team.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
But these efforts were on hold for a while because of the pandemic closures, and the Smithsonian’s government relations office experienced heavy turnover, as one of its directors had cancer and another died suddenly.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
It expects the Federal Reserve to raise its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point before the end of this year, and to remain on hold throughout 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
On January 4,1982, he did, officially putting the memorial on hold until further notice.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
